The ShihtZ Show

Episode 22: Buddha’s Kiss, the Tiniest Survivalist & Kuki’s Royal Palace Romance

Does Kuki carry the legendary “Buddha’s kiss”? This week, we explore the story behind the white marking on some Shih Tzus, meet Valerie—the miniature dachshund who surv

Episode 21: Kuki Moves to Madrid, A Dog Lost at Sea & History’s First Canine Model

By the time you hear this, Kuki and Daisy will have traded Barcelona for Madrid—but Kuki was not consulted. This week, we compare dog leash rules in Madrid and Barcelona

Episode 20: Home-Alone “Presents,” a Five-Year Reunion & Dogs in Fashion

How long is too long to leave your dog home alone—and who really has the separation anxiety: the dog or the human? This week, we compare the rules for leaving dogs alone

Episode 19: The Eclipse Desertion, World’s Ugliest Dog & Kuki’s Transit Troubles

Spain goes dark—and Kuki gets left behind. This week, we share what happened when Daisy went to see the historic total solar eclipse while Kuki stayed safely at home in L

Episode 18: Indie Dogs, a Tsunami Hero & Kuki’s Barcelona Table

ndia’s Indie dogs are finally getting the recognition they deserve, while Babu—a heroic Shih Tzu in Japan—shows just how powerful a tiny dog’s instincts can be. Meanwhil

Episode 17: National Shih Tzu Day, Senior Dog Science & Flying Cockroaches

We just discovered that July 24 was National Shih Tzu Day—but Kuki would like to know why his holiday falls in the middle of summer, when he refuses to walk in the heat.

Episode 16: A Wildfire Rescue, a Police Corgi’s Lost Bonus & Kuki the Restaurant Critic

This week on The Shihtz Show, Guardia Civil officers carry a dog to safety as wildfires spread across Spain, China’s first corgi police dog loses his bonus for sleeping o

Episode 15: Kuki Takes the Train, La Rioja Dead-Stops & Spain’s World Cup Win

Kuki takes his first train ride in Spain—but staying inside his carrier proves entirely optional. On Kuki’s News Desk, Renfe expands train travel for dogs weighing up to

Episode 14: World Cup Prediction Dogs, Barcelona Heatwaves & Kuki's Restaurant Walkout

Dogs are making World Cup predictions, New York City announces new support for pets, and Europe continues to battle intense summer heat. This week, Daisy shares why Kuki

Episode 13: The Royal Dead-Stop, a World Cup Party Dog & Kuki's Shade Negotiations

Three weeks into Barcelona, summer has officially arrived—and Kuki has declared direct sunlight unacceptable. This week on The Shihtz Show, we talk about keeping dogs sa

Episode 12: Barcelona Pigeons, Fireworks & Kuki Actually Eats

Kuki is settling into life in Barcelona... with one major exception: the local pigeons. This week on The Shihtz Show, Daisy shares why Spain is one of Europe's biggest p

Episode 11: Kuki vs. Barcelona

One week into Barcelona, and Kuki is already making his opinions known. This week on The Shihtz Show: 🐾 On Kuki's News Desk: Why dog owners in Barcelona carry special w

Episode 10: Robot Dogs, Missing Wheels & Selective Hearing

On this week's episode of The Shihtz Show: 🐾 Kuki reports on Steve, a paralyzed dog in Denver whose stolen wheelchair was replaced thanks to a generous local company. 🤖

Kuki Goes International

The World Cup is coming to our area, puppies are getting their own soccer tournament, and Kuki is preparing for something even more important... His first trip to Spain.

Episode 8: Would You Hire a Pet Psychic?

Welcome back to The Shihtz Show—the podcast about everyday life with a Shih Tzu who lives here rent-free and somehow ended up in charge. This week, Kuki's News Desk expl

The Shih Tzu Intelligence Debate | Episode 7

This week on The Shihtz Show… Kuki responds to the internet debating whether Shih Tzus are secretly geniuses or simply very committed to selective listening. We discuss

The Emotional Cost of Loving Dogs Too Much | Episode 6

On this week’s episode of The Shihtz Show, Kuki´s butler spirals emotionally into the world of dog longevity… and realizes she would probably do almost anything for more

Emotional Requirements & Wellness Retreat Standards | Episode 5

This week on The Shihtz Show… Kuki covers the rescue of over 1,500 lab beagles now finding homes across the U.S., including New York and New Jersey. We also discuss the

A Life Well Lived, Location Matters & Kuki’s Rain Refusal | Episode 4

In this episode of The Shihtz Show, Kuki’s News Desk looks at what it really means to live well — from a dog who lived to 31 years in a small village in Portugal, to a 91

A Peace Dog, Toxic Tulips & Kuki the Concierge | Episode 3

In this episode of the Shihtz Show, Kuki’s News Desk reports on an unexpected “peace dog” walking alongside Buddhist monks, a spring safety warning every dog parent shoul